Chapter 535: Repairing the Palace
Murong Li glanced at the emperor. It was strange that he still remembered Jun Wushuang.
He said calmly, "The baby is almost due. Father asked today, do you have any plans?"
Speaking of which, Jun Wushuang is also a pitiful man. He was demoted to a commoner. He has no support from the prince, let alone the support from the Jun Mansion. He lives a life worse than that of a commoner.
If they didn't feel a little guilty about her, they wouldn't pay attention to her.
Also, because she was pregnant with Murong's child, she was taken care of every month, so that she could have food and clothing without worries and give birth to the child smoothly.
Unexpectedly, the emperor actually asked about Jun Wushuang today. Murong Li was very curious and wanted to see how the emperor would deal with the child.
The emperor was stunned for a moment after hearing Murong Li's words. He just asked whether the child was born, and he really hadn't thought about how to arrange for the child.
He asked Mo Rongli, "You will succeed to the throne in a few days. What are you going to do with your unborn child? After all, that child is your eldest brother's biological child."
Murong Li smiled and said, "Father, are you worried about the child? Father also said that it is an unborn child after all. No matter what I do, I will not tolerate the child. As for after the child is born, Father, you can do whatever you want."
He would not take a little baby seriously. When he grew up and became sensible, his own children would also grow up. He believed that the children he taught could not be worse than other people's children. It would be very difficult to get anything from his children.
The emperor felt relieved after hearing Murong Li's words. He was indeed a little worried about the child. After all, Murong Gan and the queen were still in the imperial mausoleum. After he abdicated, he wanted to go there and live with them.
If he has a little grandson around, he can enjoy the joy of family life even more.
Moreover, Murong Gan was already in that state. It was impossible for another woman to marry him in this life. He probably only had this one child. After he died, at least there would be one descendant to take care of him.
"Father intends to take them to the former emperor's mausoleum. Fourth Brother shouldn't object, right?"
The emperor wanted to take both mother and child with him.
Murong Li shook his head gently: "Your Majesty, you can do whatever you want. Even if Your Majesty wants to take all the concubines from your harem away, I have no objection. I can also send people to repair the palace there."
The emperor's eyes lit up. It seemed this method was actually feasible. He asked, "Are you serious, Old Four?"
"Could this son of yours truly lie to you and deceive Father? If you wish, I can arrange it immediately."
There is a temporary palace at the imperial mausoleum, which is convenient for living during the annual sacrifices. However, it has become a little dilapidated over time. If the emperor really wants to live there permanently, it is not impossible to renovate the palace and let the emperor and his concubines spend their old age there.
If the emperor were to pass away and he succeeded to the throne, what would be the point of leaving his concubines in the harem?
Let him take his brood of women with him.
As for his mother, she would definitely not go with him. After he ascended the throne and became emperor, Concubine Yun would be the empress dowager, and there would be nothing wrong with her living in the palace.
"Don't tell me, I really have this idea. How about this? Send people to repair the palace immediately. Once it's finished, I will take them all with me. From now on, this palace will be yours alone."
When the emperor said the last sentence, he felt sad. He had to give up the throne that he had fought so hard for and leave the palace that symbolized imperial power. The emperor felt mixed emotions.
But there was nothing he could do about it. His health wouldn't allow it, so he had to abdicate.
Now he lives one day at a time. Before he dies, he can do something for the concubines to ensure their future life, which will be considered as his doing his duty to them.
Moreover, the children born by concubines in the future will not stay in the palace to bother Murong Li.
It is indeed a good thing that those children who grow up in the palace will not be blinded by wealth and power, nor will they have any thoughts.
Murong Li was quite surprised. He had not expected the emperor to be so straightforward this time. He nodded and said, "I will arrange it this afternoon and have the Ministry of Works carry out the repairs."
The current Minister of Works is Luo Dinghai, so we can be assured about the people he sends to Murong Li.
After the father and son had settled the matter, they had lunch together. As soon as Murong Li got to work in the afternoon, he went to find Luo Dinghai.
Murong Li said directly: "Lord Luo sent people to the imperial mausoleum this afternoon to repair the palace over there."
Luo Dinghai's eyes turned, and he immediately responded, "I obey your order. Does Your Highness have any other instructions?"
The imperial palace was only guarded by someone and was rarely repaired. Murong Li asked him to repair the palace at this time, presumably because the emperor would take his concubines there after abdicating.
After all, Murong Li succeeded to the throne, and the concubines of the retired emperor were still living in the harem, which was not very appropriate, and several of the concubines were pregnant.
What's more, the deposed crown prince and empress lived in the temporary palace, so it was understandable that the emperor wanted to go there.
Murong Li glanced at Luo Dinghai and said, "The palace over there has been in disrepair for a long time. I'm sure there's damage both above and below the ground. Lord Luo, please have it inspected thoroughly. Repairs should be made where necessary, and repairs should be made where necessary. It must be repaired."
He was not afraid that the emperor would do something weird in the imperial mausoleum, he was afraid of trouble.
Luo Dinghai nodded and understood what Murong Li meant. He wanted him to check whether there were any secret passages or mechanisms in the palace.
He cupped his hands and said, "Yes, I will definitely inspect it carefully and repair the palace to its original condition."
Murong Li was very satisfied and patted Luo Dinghai on the shoulder: "The big exam is coming soon, you can let Luo Changlin take the exam."
Luo Dinghai was delighted when he heard this. He understood that Murong Li wanted to make use of his son. "My son is also thinking of taking the exam. First he will pass the Tongsheng exam, and then he will take the Xiucai exam."
His son is already in his twenties, and has been wandering outside for the rest of his teens. It's hard for him to even stay alive, let alone read a book.
Now that he has been found and is looked down upon by many people, he will be allowed to take the imperial examination first to prove to those who look down on Changlin that even though his son has not touched a book for more than ten years, he is not the country bum and good-for-nothing that others say he is.
After Murong Li finished giving the instructions, he dealt with the things at hand and went to Xihe Palace to bring some things for Su Yue.
Concubine Yun prepared too many things, so Murong Li only took a little.
He will ascend the throne in a few days, and after ascending the throne he will live in the palace. All the things in the palace will be moved to the palace, but he is too lazy to move them all.
After returning to Prince Li's Mansion, he handed the things to Su Yue.
When Su Yue heard Murong Li talking about the changes in Concubine Yun, she frowned. She didn't like the change in Concubine Yun. The current way of getting along was pretty good.
She didn't like having overly intimate contact with Concubine Yun.
Who knows if Concubine Yun will interfere with her children's behavior? Although Concubine Yun seems cold and aloof, she is actually a woman with a strong desire for control.
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